2000 ford v10 excursion idle problem

buster177

10-23-2005, 09:48 PM

The truck has been immediately stalling upon starting up at random. I have to hold the gas pedal to maintain idle and usually it will take over and do the job fine. Just came back from a trip and had to hold the idle myself for a day and a half in traffic and then all of a sudden it took back over and is still working. Not fun when you are 5 hours from home. I believe it to be the IAC but would like others advice before doing the work and then getting mad because it is not fixed. What do you experienced folk think?

edvpt

10-25-2005, 08:48 PM

I have a 2000 V10 and had the same issue, took it to the dealer as new plugs and a fuel filter didn't fix the issue. It was the Idle control valve. Wish I had searched the forum more before spending $300 at the dealer. Its been fine, 30ish days, since.

buster177

10-26-2005, 08:44 PM

I called today and the cheapest ford part is 98.00 dollars! Advance auto is $59. I think I will go with the ford part and hope it last another 100,000 miles. Someone else advised this also. Thanks for your help!